My Approach to Therapy

Eclectic. Collaborative. Respectful. Tailored to You.

In counseling, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every person who walks into my office carries their own unique story, strengths, challenges, and dreams. My role is not to fit you into a system — it's to meet you where you are and build a path forward together.

While my work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Client-Centered Therapy, I draw from a variety of evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Strengths-Based Therapy

  • Mindfulness and grounding techniques

  • Solution-Focused strategies

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Prepare-Enrich Assessment (for couples and marriage counseling)

  • Anger Management

  • Spiritual and faith-based integration (when desired by the client)

Areas of Specialization

Some of the areas I work with include:

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Mood Disorders

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Stress and Life Transitions

  • Grief and Loss

  • Men's Issues and Identity Development

  • Interpersonal Conflicts

  • Relationship and Marriage Counseling

  • Anger Management

  • Parenting Support

  • Severe and Persistent Mental Illness

  • Spiritual Growth and Exploration

About Me

I’m Michael Weiland, a Licensed Professional Counselor (GA License #LPC006916).

I’ve been privileged to serve individuals, couples, families, and communities for over 30 years in the fields of mental health, education, and training — with 17 years of direct counseling experience since 2008. My career has allowed me to work in diverse settings such as inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, mobile crisis response, emergency departments, schools, and the court system. These experiences have given me a rich understanding of the many pathways people travel when facing life’s challenges.

But beyond my clinical work, I’m also:

  • A lifelong learner who loves music and the arts.

  • Someone who finds renewal in nature, whether camping on an adventure or simply sitting outside

  • An avid traveler, cook, and lover of meaningful shared moments with family and friends

  • A fan of the creative process - whether it be technology, programming, carpentry, painting, or dreaming

I believe these personal experiences, alongside my professional training, allow me to connect deeply with people from many walks of life and create a safe, welcoming space for clients of diverse backgrounds.